Learning Support Assistant

The Ripley Academy; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Cycle Scheme

Medical Services

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Ripley Academy in Derbyshire is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to join the SEND department. The role involves supporting learners with a calm, patient approach, liaising with staff, and promoting achievement.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be flexible, work as part of a team or independently, and have a working knowledge of computers. DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent social and communication skills
• Calm and patient manner
• Flexible
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to work independently, selfmotivated
• Liaising with a wide range of people
• A working knowledge of computers

Skills

Excellent social and communication

Calm and patient manner

Flexible

Ability to work as a team

Ability to work independently

Liaising with a wide range of people

Working knowledge of computers

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

The Ripley Academy, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3JQ

7 days remaining to apply

As soon as possible

23 October 2026 at 9am

13 October 2026

Job details

Job role

• Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 32.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

What skills and experience we're looking for

Excellent social and communication skills

Calm and patient manner

Flexible

Ability to work as a team

Ability to work independently, selfmotivated

Liaising with a wide range of people

A working knowledge of computers

What the school offers its staff

• Pension
• Cycle Scheme
• Medical Services, free access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Ripley Academy is a popular school located in Mid-Derbyshire close to Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield and within easy reach of the Peak District. We are part of the East Midlands Education Trust and work in close partnership with other schools in the Trust.We are looking to appoint a well organised and skilled Learning Support Assistant on a part time basis as detailed above to meet the growing needs of the SEND department.

We wish to appoint a person who:

• Is enthusiastic and flexible
• Has the ability, commitment and drive to support students to achieve their full potential
• Can help to raise attainment and achievement
• Can form positive, professional relationships with students and staff
• Can uphold The Ripley Way of being ambitious, committed and proud

We welcome applications from all who feel they have the above qualities to contribute to our school, who are committed to developing and supporting students with SEND so that they can leave school prepared for the next stage in life.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

CVs are not acceptable for this post

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.